Anietie Udobit, Abuja
It was a weekend of celebration as the Abia state government celebrated its own son, elder statesman, and founder of Neimeth Pharmaceuticals, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, on his 75th birthday.
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The state Governor, Alex Otti, who played host to the event, described Mazi Ohuabunwa as “one of Nigeria’s finest,” applauding his integrity, vision, and long-standing contributions to business and national development.
“We’re celebrating one of the best this country has ever produced,” Otti said.
Otti highlighted Ohuabunwa’s professional journey—from joining Pfizer in 1978 to becoming its Managing Director 15 years later—as a testament to resilience and excellence.
The event, which drew politicians across party lines, traditional and religious leaders, and the business community, was attended by the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi; Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, represented by his Deputy, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; Senator Austin Akobundu; former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah; former Rivers State Governor, Celestine Omehia; and retired Military Administrator of Imo State, Gen. Ike Nwachukwu.
Also present were traditional and socio-cultural leaders, including the Obi of Onitsha, HRM Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe; the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator Azuta Mbata; and the Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, Eze Eberechukwu Orji.
Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Nwachukwu, described the celebrant’s life as one of “service, sacrifice, and notable achievements” and commended Governor Otti for infrastructural strides across Abia.
The event also witnessed the unveiling of Mazi Ohuabunwa’s new book, “Driven by Revelation & Inspiration—My Journey Through the 2023 Nigeria’s Presidential Aspiration and Matters Arising,” by Dr. Uche Ogah.
Mazi Ohuabunwa, who thanked Governor Otti for the Honour, credited his success to divine grace.
Ohuabunwa is the foundation president of the West African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association; former chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. A Fellow of the West African Post-Graduate College of Pharmacists, the Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy, the Nigerian Institute of Management, and other professional bodies.
He is the elder brother of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.